1. Safeguarding 2016 Level 2
For all clinical staff
Approx. 55 mins
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6. Safeguarding 2016 Level 2
Introduction
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7. Aims & Objectives
At the end of this training, you should be able to identify:
What abuse is and how different types of abuse might be identified
Where abuse may take place
Who abuses
Why abuse might occur and to whom
What to do if you witness abuse
Where to find additional information
Safeguarding service structure in SEPT
Safeguarding is protecting adults and children from abuse, this online course is split into four distinct areas:
Introduction to Safeguarding
2. Safeguarding Children:
3. Safeguarding Adults:
Domestic Abuse
All sections have to be completed for successful completion of the course. The course should take approximately an hour and a half to complete.
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8. Team Structure chart for SEPT Safeguarding Service
Safeguarding in SEPT
Team Structure chart for SEPT Safeguarding Service .
Andy Brogan
Executive Director of Mental Health
And Executive Nurse
Elaine Taylor
Associate Director Safeguarding
Dawn Andrews
Head of Safeguarding Children Luton & Beds
Gill Parker
Head of Safeguarding Children Essex & Suffolk
Named Nurses / Professionals / Doctors
Safeguarding Children or Adults
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9. Introduction to Safeguarding
Definition
Safeguarding is promoting a child or adults welfare and protecting them from maltreatment, harm or abuse:
Abuse
Is a violation of an individuals human or civil rights by any other person
Safeguarding Responsibility
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility regardless of which member of the family is the primary service user.
It is your duty and responsibility to report any abuse wherever it is seen, suspected or reported . You must take the necessary immediate actions to ensure the protection of any person at risk of or suffering abuse.
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10. Local Safeguarding Boards WHAT DO THE LOCAL SAFEGUARDING BOARDS DO?
It is a statutory requirement that Local Authorities have a Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) and Safeguarding Adult Board (SAB).
The Trust is a key partner on all Boards across Essex, Southend, Thurrock, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Suffolk.
WHAT DO THE LOCAL SAFEGUARDING BOARDS DO?
The aim of the Boards is to-
monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements of partner agencies
Develop policies and guidance.
Organise training and learning initiatives
Participate in planning for services within each area
Undertake serious case reviews and identifying lessons learnt
The Trust Safeguarding policy has direct links to each Local Safeguarding Board
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11. No adult or child can be offered a completely confidential service.
Consent and Confidentiality
Remember
Whilst every effort should be made to ensure confidentiality is preserved, the disclosure of information which may assist in the prevention or detection of abuse is permissible. This applies both to information about third parties
e.g. adults who may pose a risk of harm to children or about those who may be the subject of abuse.
No adult or child can be offered a completely confidential service.
Don’t forget you can always contact the Information Governance Department or the Caldicott Guardian
Staff should consult the Trust Safeguarding Policies or the Trust policy on Confidentiality CPG9.
Staff should contact their line manager for advice if there are concerns about sharing information.
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12. This completes the Introduction for level 2.
Please proceed to the Children part of the course.
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